Quarterly Update: News from the Property Market
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on 2nd Apr 2025 What’s happening in the housing market, and what’s on the horizon for the rest of 2025? Let’s look at the latest property news. Base rate decision The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee took a steady-as-she-goes...
Landlords’ Redecoration Responsibilities: What Are They?
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on 31st Mar 2025 Redecorating your rental helps protect your investment and keeps your tenants on side. Here, we’ll look at how often you should refresh your buy-to-let. The law on rental redecoration There are no specific rules on how often you...
Three Ways to Do Something Great for Your Local Environment
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on 28th Mar 2025 Spring is a great time to get outdoors and help your local environment. Here are three ways you could join in. 1. Join (or start) a clean-up group The idea of local clean-up groups is to help the environment by doing all those...
Is Artificial Intelligence About to Replace Estate Agents?
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on 26th Mar 2025 It’s often said that artificial intelligence or AI is the future and will change how we do everything. So can AI help you find a home to buy or assist you in selling one? Let’s find out. What is AI? AI is technology that...
How to Avoid Garden Disputes at Your London Rental
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on 24th Mar 2025 Ensure everything stays rosy with your tenants by following these simple garden maintenance strategies. A garden can be a real drawcard at a rental property, helping to attract and keep good quality tenants. But garden maintenance...
Three Ideas to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space This Spring
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on 21st Mar 2025 Whether you have a cosy courtyard or a spacious garden, here are three ways to spruce up your outdoor space this spring. With the arrival of spring, now’s the time to get your garden ready for the joys of alfresco living. By...
Buying vs Renting: Is it Time to Make the Switch?
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on 20th Mar 2025 Navigating the Ealing property market is a significant challenge, particularly for first-time buyers. The crucial question often arises: should you buy or rent? As housing prices shift and rental costs differ depending on...
Thinking of Buying or Selling in Ealing? Here’s How the Interest Rate Decision Affects You
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on 20th Mar 2025 The Bank of England (BoE) has opted to hold its base interest rate at 4.5% in today’s announcement, a move that will influence the property market in Ealing over the coming months. The base rate has a direct impact on mortgage...
How to Guarantee Great Property Photos That Will Impress Buyers
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on 19th Mar 2025 Don’t sabotage your property sale with poor quality marketing photos. Follow these steps to ensure buyers browsing the web see your home at its best. A whopping 98% of buyers kickstart their home search by scrolling through...
Rental Fraud Affects 5,000 People in a Year – New Report
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on 18th Mar 2025 New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves. With new figures revealing the scale of rental...